5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (531+ words) ASHE COUNTY — Michael Kennedy gave a determined and concise response when asked what he would do if therapeutic hemp products became illegal under upcoming federal hemp restrictions. “If I can’t get it legally, there are avenues to get it illegally,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (278+ words) WILKESBORO — With the Sept. 30 transition deadline approaching, Carolina West Wireless is reminding customers that they must transition their wireless service to Verizon or another carrier by the deadline to avoid losing their wireless service and phone number. As previously announced,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (387+ words) WEST JEFFERSON — Bloom Matcha, West Jefferson’s first pop-up matcha bar, held their first event at Burley General Store. Mia McNeill, owner of Mia’s Mark Salon + Retail, started the pop -up to create matcha drinks for events and to introduce matcha…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (421+ words) The following information was provided by the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office. All … The following information is public record, obtained from information recorded b… WEST JEFFERSON — After 14 years of serving West Jefferson and Ashe County, Boondocks is beginning a new chapter…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (452+ words) JEFFERSON — Ashe County Commissioners approved the 2025-26 fiscal year tax collector settlement on Aug. 17, as presented by county Tax Administrator Chris Lambert. A county tax collector settlement is the annual financial accounting and report where a tax collector balances accounts with…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (307+ words) (Feature Impact) For many Americans, credit cards were once reserved for emergencies, major purchases or added security when shopping online. However, today, people are increasingly relying on credit cards and unsecured debt to cover basic everyday expenses like groceries. According…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (358+ words) BOONE — WNC Communities has announced that the WNC AgOptions grant program is now accepting proposals for the 2027 grant cycle. The program continues its long tradition of helping family farms in Western North Carolina strengthen their businesses through projects that increase…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (396+ words) The typical home value in the United States was $371,757 in July, 1.1% higher than the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Wilmington, NC metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (686+ words) A Redditor recently shared that even on a salary of $88,000 at age 29, they are struggling to pay their bills. Between a mortgage on a “starter home,” supporting a wife and baby at home, and everyday expenses, this Redditor doesn’t feel…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (270+ words) Ashe Post & Times Good Wednesday morning! Here are a few headlines to get your day started. Visitors that came to Ashe County in 2025 spent 4% more than the previous year, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Overall, visitor spending increased for…...